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L18 TUG

2016 Audi A1

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

41,481 mi
Last recorded41,481 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A141,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 TUG
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 41,481 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 39,901 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 53,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Jun 2024 32,067 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 45,485 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 45,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 42,862 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 26,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 40,277 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 21,421 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 15,828 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jun 2021 35,765 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 12,797 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 32,874 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 8,909 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 28,508 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 25,100 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 21,532 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A1?

Based on 2,089,456 MOT tests across 240,261 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
5,974
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
240,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,639
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L18 TUG is a 2016 Audi A1 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2016 Audi A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 41,708 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,639 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L18 TUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A1 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 10 years old, this Audi A1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L18 TUG registered?

L18 TUG is a 2016 Audi A1, first registered on 14 May 2016.

Is L18 TUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L18 TUG shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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